Claude Puel Watching Alassane Plea as Leicester Consider Making a Move for the Lyon Striker

Leicester City manager Claude Puel is keeping a close eye on Lyon striker Alassane Plea, according to reports.

The Frenchman was reportedly interested in the striker when he was Southampton boss last season, and now according to French newspaper L'Equipe (via SportsWitness), he has renewed interest in bringing Plea to the Premier League.

The 24-year-old has five goals and four assists in 21 Ligue 1 appearance so far this season, and played under Foxes boss Puel between 2014 and 2016.

Leicester have had recent success when buying from the French leagues, with N'golo Kante - who is now at Chelsea, Riyad Mahrez, Anthony Knockaert - now at Brighton, and new signing Fousseni Diabate all coming from across the channel.

Fousseni Diabaté scored two goals, recorded an assist and was awarded man of the match on his debut.